C Hobson Dunn Dam No 2
C Hobson Dunn Dam No 2 is an earth dam located in Denton County, Texas, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About C Hobson Dunn Dam No 2
The primary purpose of C Hobson Dunn Dam No 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Denton Ranch Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-denton Creek.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 11/24/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Denton |
| River/Stream | Tr-denton Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.18514, -97.34804 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DENTON RANCH LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/24/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00619 |
| Federal ID | TX00619 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |